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Rudy Canoza
 
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> On Wed, 19 Jan 2005 15:05:57 GMT, Rudy Canoza wrote:
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>>formerly known as 'cat arranger' wrote:
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>>>I believe that existence is a benefit.

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>>No, it isn't. A benefit is something that makes an
>>entity better off; that is, something that improves the
>>welfare of an entity.
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>>Prior to existing, the entity DIDN'T HAVE a welfare
>>that could be improved. Thus, initial existence did
>>not improve the entity's welfare, and initial existence
>>therefore CANNOT be a benefit.

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> Life is the benefit which


Life per se is not a benefit at all. Coming into
existence does not improve the welfare of the entity
that comes into existence.